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Deep bass impact that you can hear and feel

Whether it's an explosion or earthquake on a Hollywood soundtrack, low notes from a bass guitar, or the subterranean thunder of a large cathedral pipe organ, the Klipsch SW-115 lets you hear and feel those extremely low frequencies, adding realism and excitement to your movies and music. This subwoofer's high-output 400-watt amplifier pushes a 15" driver capable of delivering deep, bone-crushing bass even at concert-hall volume levels. The front slot port helps minimize turbulence for clean sound. And since the port is in the front, you won't hear unwanted "boominess" from sound reverberating off your walls and floor.

Product Highlights:

front slot port for reduced turbulence and flexible installation

400-watt RMS BASH® amplifier (continuous power)

15" front-firing woven fiberglass woofer

frequency response 18-150 Hz (±3dB)

variable 40-150 Hz crossover

volume control

phase switch

auto on/off

line level/LFE (low frequency effects) input

speaker-level inputs

compatible with the Klipsch WA-2 wireless audio adapter kit for an easy connection to a sound system

Why add a powered subwoofer?

A powered subwoofer gives you bass you can feel as well as hear. Our customers love the depth and impact their subs add to music and movies. We hear comments like "it brings out sounds I didn't know existed in discs I've watched a million times." Powered subwoofers aren't just for big bass that rattles your picture frames; they can also deliver tight, accurate lows. If you haven't shopped for a powered sub in a while, you might be surprised at how small they get. Look for an ultra-compact model if you want to tuck your sub away under an end table or in a corner.

Power LED Indicator: Located on the powered subwoofer's front baffle,
this LED indicates the operating status of the unit's built-in amplifier. The
LED is off when the amplifier is in standby mode and green when the
amplifier is on and receiving a signal.

Rubber Feet: The Klipsch powered subwoofer is equipped with four
integrated rubber feet to help prevent against vibration.

Placement: Klipsch powered subwoofers are designed to reproduce deep
bass and deliver the impact that makes your movies and music come alive.
Typically, optimum performance will result if you place the subwoofer in a
corner of the room on the same wall as your front channel speakers.

Controls

Gain Control: The gain control of the Klipsch SW-115 adjusts
the subwoofer's volume relative to the rest of your home audio system. If the Klipsch powered
subwoofer is connected to the Subwoofer Output (LFE) on your AV receiver, first
set the subwoofer volume level control in the receiver to the "half-way" or the
"0-dB" position. Then increase the gain of the subwoofer until the subwoofer's
volume level matches the output of your main speakers. After this setup is
completed, the volume control of your AV receiver will be the volume control for
both the Klipsch powered subwoofer and your connected loudspeakers.

Lowpass Crossover: The Klipsch SW-115 powered subwoofer
features a variable lowpass crossover which is adjustable from 40-150Hz. The
crossover point chosen determines where low bass frequencies are "handed-off"
from your AV system's loudspeakers to the Klipsch powered subwoofer. Set the
crossover point based on the size of your systems' main left/right speakers. As
a general rule, for larger, floor-standing speakers, set the crossover point
between 40-90Hz. If using small bookshelf or satellite speakers for your mains,
set the crossover point between 90-150Hz. The smaller the speaker, the higher
the setting until the bass frequencies blend well between the loudspeakers and
the Klipsch powered sub. If setting the crossover point in the receiver, turn
the Lowpass Filter knob on the subwoofer to the farthest point right (150Hz).

Phase: The Klipsch SW-115 powered subwoofer has an
adjustable phase control which can be set between 0° and 180°. This control is
used to acoustically match the subwoofer's output to your system's main
speakers. Select a position between 0° and 180°, in which the subwoofer has more
output at your main listening position.

Power Auto/On/Off: The Klipsch powered subwoofer features a
3-way power switch. This is the main AC power switch for the subwoofer. This
switch must be in the "On" position for the subwoofer to operate or the "Auto"
position for the Auto-On feature to function. Set this switch to the "Off"
position if the subwoofer will not be used for an extended period of time. When
this switch is in the "Auto" position, the subwoofer will automatically turn on
when it senses a signal. It will automatically turn off after 20 minutes with no
signal.

Connections

Line-Level Input: The Klipsch SW-115 powered subwoofer is
equipped with a pair of line-level RCA-type inputs. Most of today's AV receivers
have a line-level subwoofer output (LFE) labeled Subwoofer Pre Out, Sub Out, or
SW Out. If your receiver has this output, connect on end of a subwoofer cable to
it and connect the other end of the cable into the powered subwoofer's
line-level input labeled "LEFT/LFE". This connection allows the subwoofer to
operate with both music and surround sound movies. In absence of a subwoofer (LFE)
output on your receiver, as an alternative hookup, you can connect Left & Right
channel pre-amp outputs from a receiver to the "Left/LFE" and "Right" input on
the powered subwoofer.

Speaker-Level Inputs: If your AV receiver does not have an LFE out or
subwoofer preamp output, you can connect the Klipsch subwoofer to the receiver
via speaker-level connection, using the powered subwoofer's 5-way binding posts. Using 16-gauge or larger speaker wire, connect the
Red 'positive' (+) terminal of the AV receiver's Left channel to the Red (+)
terminal of the subwoofer's Left speaker-input channel. Connect the Black
'negative' (-) terminal of the AV receiver's Left channel to the Black (-)
terminal of the subwoofer's Left speaker-input channel. Repeat this procedure
for connecting your AV receiver's Right channel input. The terminals on the AV
receiver used to connect the powered subwoofer will be the same terminals used
to connect the AV receiver to your main speakers.

Note: Take care that no bare wires from any of the connection
touch any other terminals, or each other, as this could damage your
equipment.

WA Port (optional): The Klipsch powered subwoofer is fitted
with a proprietary 4-pin "WA-Port" connector for wireless operation, using
Klipsch's optional WA-2 wireless subwoofer kit (714WA2,
sold separately). The Klipsch WA-2 wireless subwoofer kit consists of two
components; a wireless Transmitter & wireless Receiver. The WA-2 wireless
subwoofer kit makes adding the Klipsch powered subwoofer to your home theater
system much easier, because it replaces the need for a separate subwoofer cable
that traditionally must be connected between the receiver and the powered sub.
Now, you can easily place your powered subwoofer where it both sounds and looks
best in the room since you're not restricted by an audio cable.

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Klipsch SW-115

Replaced my front 12" 150 watt sub in my theater room with the Klipsch SW-115 15" sub. I was very impressed with deep earth rocking sound. My son & I watch a lot of action movies & this sub is outstanding. Was a little concerned with the cost but once insatlled worth every cent. WOW

Klipsch SW-115

Ever since Klipsch introduced the SW-115 powered subwoofer, I've read everything that I could find online concerning it's performance. I wanted to up-grade my existing sub in my home theater system and the SW-115 really gets it done. The deep, thundering bass really makes action movies come to life. You actually feel the strong vibes and this sub has a deep, clean, throbbing sound without sounding mushy. Some reviewers seem to complain about the size of the box and the finish. I have no issues at all about this. After all, it takes a good sized box to accommodate a 15 inch driver and the amp. I believe that Klipsch has produced a winner in the SW-115. I don't think that anyone else can offer this kind of performance at this price.

Pros:Clean, powerful, booming bass that will rattle everything in your room. It makes HD home theater systems rival public movie theaters. The buying experience from Crutchfield's and the knowledgeable phone rep made the purchase very quick and easy. I received the order in three days.

Klipsch SW-115

Little skeptical at first due to being a music lover but needed a sub to do both music and theater that would keep up with my Klipsch dual 8" mains and 6" center & surrounds. This baby does not disappoint! It is quick enough and clean enough for my music (mainly rock, but really a little bit of everything) and reaches lower octaves for theater and gaming that I didn't think would be achievable given my large room size. It is sitting in the corner of the room, originally firing out from behind the TV towards the seating area. But I found in my room, the best location was still in the corner but with the sub firing towards the wall, spaced 10" from the wall. This simple change extended the lower range noticeably; now there are movie and game effects that you barely hear but they shake you, and the pictures on the opposite wall that is about 40' away! Great experience with both the product and the Crutchfield service.

Pros:Great sound, incredible extension. Bought a scratch & dent unit; arrived in perfect shape. Not a found defect at all, still wrapped in plastic with all paperwork. Saved $100.

Cons:It is large and heavy, but what did you expect from 15" ported enclosure with response down to 18hz? Who cares about the size, just have someone help you get it into position.

awesome!

Wow! I received my new sw-115 on friday afternoon it came 2 days after purchase although the LFE channel did not work I use left channel line in after I got it setup with my home theater system it is awesome and loud and clean n deep!